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University of Montana scientists want to reopen state climate office

State officials should approve and provide money to reopen a state climate office because new technologies could help crop producers track global competition as well as offer other advantages, scientists at the University of Montana say.

A team of UM scientists led by Regents Professor of Ecology Steve Running has developed a satellite-sensed global drought severity index. Running said satellite technology makes it possible to accurately identify droughts. About 34 percent of Montana is currently experiencing a drought.

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/viewart/20130217/NEWS01/302170031/UM-scientists-want-reopen-state-climate-office

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Tens of thousands demand action on climate change

President Obama said in his State of the Union Address that if lawmakers don’t act on climate change, he will. Protesters say they are holding him to his word.

Wendy Koch, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/17/climate-change-rally-human-pipeline/1925719/

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